Seize it - November 2023 Issue No.13

A monthly newsletter from SHE opportunities initiatives SHE GCEK.

“Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.”

-Kyle Chandler

We at SHE Opportunities initiative under SHE GCEK are here with a curated list of opportunities that you should definitely try on. We bring you every month a plate filled with internships/fellowships/scholarships and the list goes on.

Peep in so that you don't miss what is important!

We urge you to go through these and grab every opportunity.

Have a great time reading and understanding :)

1. Google hiring Software Engineer, University Graduate, 2024

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

As a key member of a small and versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions.

Google is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

• Experience working with Unix/Linux, Windows or macOS environments, distributed systems, machine learning, information retrieval and TCP/IP

• Experience programming in C, C++, Java, or Python

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Research, conceive, and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google's product offering.

• Contribute to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning, and search technologies.

• Collaborate on scalability issues involving access to data and information.

• Solve challenges/problems that you are presented with.

Apply here: Click

2. HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme 2023-24

HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme 2023-24 is an initiative of HDFC Bank that aims to support meritorious and needy students belonging to underprivileged sections of society. The scholarship programme is meant for school students from Class 1 to 12 and those pursuing diploma, ITI, polytechnic, UG and PG (general and professional) programmes. Under the ECSS programme, the students who are unable to bear the cost of education due to personal/family crises or any other financial problems and are at a risk of dropping out are provided with monetary assistance of up to INR 75,000 for their studies. 

Eligibility

• The students must be pursuing graduation courses (general courses- BCom, BSc, BA, BCA, etc. and professional courses- BTech, MBBS, LLB, B Arch, Nursing) in recognized colleges or universities in India.

• The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks. 

• Annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 Lakh.

• Preference will be given to those applicants who are facing personal or family crises that have occurred during the past three years due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out.

• Open for Indian nationals only. 

Benefits:

For general undergraduate courses - INR 30,000 | For professional undergraduate courses - INR 50,000

Documents

• Passport size photograph

• Previous year's marksheets (2022-23) 

• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License) 

• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2023-24)

• Applicant Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)

• Income Proof (any of the three proofs given below)

  • Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch

  • Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar

  • Affidavit

• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)

Last Date to register: 31-Dec-2023

Apply here: Click

3. ICPC Algo Queen-The Girls Programming Cup 2024

About

Get ready for an exceptional competitive programming experience brought to you by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and endorsed by the esteemed ICPC Foundation. ICPC Algo Queen is here to revolutionize the coding landscape. Geared towards both school and college students, this competition aims to boost your coding skills, confidence, and competitive spirit.

Why Participate?

• Exciting Prizes: Participants have the chance to win amazing prizes and be recognized for their coding skills. 

• Skill Enhancement: Be part of a groundbreaking initiative that encourages you to take on coding challenges and improve your abilities. 

• Inspiration: Get trained and learn tips and tricks to excel in competitive programming.

Registration:

• Registration is completely free.

• This competition allows only individual participation.

Eligibility:

Any School/College student who has knowledge of at least one programming language (C++/JAVA/Python/Kotlin) can participate.

Rounds:

Round 1-Prelims (Online)

Date: 26 November 2023

Platform: www.codedrills.io

This is an elimination round. This round will test the participants on their problem-solving skills using algorithms and data structures. The competition will consist of a set of challenging problems that the participant must solve within a limited time frame. Any eligible student can participate in this round. The contest is fully online. Participants only need to have a PC or a Laptop and stable internet connectivity.

Round 2- Finals (Hybrid)

Date: January 6-7, 2024

On-Site for Indian Students and Online (Remotely Proctored) for International Students

ICPC Algo Queen 2023 Finals will be Hybrid (Online and Onsite). For students attending onsite, accommodation will be provided by the university.

Prizes:

• Gold Medals for top 5 students (Rank 1 to 5)

• Silver Medals for the next 5 students (Rank 6 to 10)

• Bronze Medals for the next 5 students (Rank 11 to 15)

• Exciting gifts and Goodie Bags

Last Date to register: 20th November 2023

Apply here: Click

4. LTI Mindtree Samruddha Scholarship 2023

LTI Mindtree Samruddha Scholarship 2023 for Degree (UG) Students : Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited (LTI), an Indian multinational corporation specializing in information technology services and consultancy, has joined forces with the Vidyasaarathi portal to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds all over India. Through this scholarship program, aspiring students will receive the essential resources they need to pursue their dreams and progress in their careers. The LTI Mindtree Samruddha scholarship is designed to be a guiding beacon, enabling students on their path to becoming significant contributors to the nation’s progress.

Eligibility Criteria for LTI Mindtree Samruddha Scholarship 2023

Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for this program, you must have a minimum of 60% in your Class 10, Class 12, and Diploma examinations. Additionally, this opportunity is available to individuals from all gender backgrounds, and it is specifically designed for students with a family income below 6,00,000.

Course Details:
Academic Level: Undergraduate

1) Program Title: B.C.A. – Bachelor of Computer Applications
2) Program Title: B.E./B.Tech. – Bachelor of Engineering/Technology
3) Program Title: B.C.S. – Bachelor of Computer Science
4) Program Title: B.Sc. (CS) – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

This program provides access to various undergraduate courses, ensuring equal opportunity for all eligible candidates.

Benifits of LTI Mindtree Samruddha Scholarship 2023

Scholarship amount upto Rs. 20,000

Documents Required for LTI Mindtree Samruddha Scholarship 2023

Please ensure that you provide the following documents when submitting your application:

1. A clear photograph of the applicant.

2. A valid identity proof.

3. A valid address proof.

4. Evidence of your income.

5. The bank passbook or kiosk statement of the student’s parent.

6. Academic records, including Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and the previous academic year’s results.

7. Documentation showing receipts or the fee structure for the current academic year.

8. An admission letter or a bonafide certificate from the educational institution.

All documents you upload must be easy to read and saved in either .jpeg or .png file formats.

Optional Document:

• You may also provide your PAN number or domicile certificate if available.

Last Date to register: 11th November 2023

Apply here: Click

5. Internship in Microsoft | Junior Data Analyst | Hyderabad

Internship in Microsoft | Freshers | Junior Data Analyst | BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc – CS/ IT | 2023/ 2024 Batch | Hyderabad

Company: Microsoft India (R&D) Pvt Ltd
Internship in Microsoft: Microsoft GTSC was established in October of 2003 in India, it is part of Microsoft’s Customer Service and Support (CSS) organization which has locations throughout the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Greater China. Microsoft’s CSS organization supports over 170 Microsoft products which range from the Consumer to Enterprise customer segments.

This includes the MSN and Home and Entertainment products as well as the more deeply technical products from Developer Support and Enterprise Platform Support to Enterprise Messaging Support and Enterprise Business Applications Support. The site in Bangalore is a part of a global network that has over 50 million customer touch points on an annual basis and provides services to the Consumer and Enterprise customer segments.

Company Website: www.microsoft.com

Positions:  Junior Data Analyst

Job Location: Hyderabad

Salary: Best In Industry

Experience: Freshers

Eligibility Criteria For Internship in Microsoft:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field.

Job Description:

• We are looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing data, developing insightful reports and dashboards, and interpreting data through historical trends and patterns.

• The candidate should have a strong understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts, and should have the ability to interpret data through historical trends and patterns to perform analysis. The candidate should also have the ability to build Power BI visualizations to develop insightful reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and transforming data from various sources

• Perform data analysis using mathematical and statistical methods and tools

• Support in building Power BI visualizations to present data insights and recommendations

• Utilize MS Excel for data manipulation, basic analysis, and reporting tasks

• Write and execute data queries using SQL, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks or other data analysis programming languages.

• Document data processes, findings, and solutions

• Communicate data analysis results and recommendations to stakeholders

• Collaborate with other data analysts and team members on data projects

• Learn and apply new data technologies and best practices

Benefits/perks:

• Industry-leading healthcare

• Educational resources

• Discounts on products and services

• Savings and investments

• Maternity and paternity leave

• Generous time away

• Giving programs

• Opportunities to network and connect

How to Apply For Internship in Microsoft?

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this position online by the following link as soon as possible.

Apply here: Click Here

6. Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon

The "Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon" has been launched by MHA through BPR&D in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), New Delhi through Telecom Centers of Excellence India (TCOE) .On behalf of the DoT, Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) India inviting eligible startups, academic institutions,R&D Institutions,PSUs and Collaboration to submit their applications online at 

The application period is open from Nov 1st, 2023  to Dec 9th, 2023. For more information, please refer to 

https://vimarsh.tcoe.in/.

This Hackathon will focus on addressing key issues and exploring innovative solutions for Law Enforcement Agencies based on users specific problem statements. The main goal of this Hackathon is to bring together experts, innovators, and stakeholders to drive progress in the field of Products/ Solution/ applications in the realm of law enforcement using 5G technology. These ideas will be transformed into practical and functional products and services.

Last Date to register: 9th December 2023

Apply here: Click

7. IBM CodeKnack For Campus Graduates 2023 | ASE | Across India

IBM CodeKnack: International Business Machines Corporation (commonly referred to as IBM) is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware, middleware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

BM has been present in India since 1992. IBM India’s solutions and services span all major industries including financial services, healthcare, government, automotive, telecommunications and education, among others. As a trusted partner with wide-ranging service capabilities, IBM helps clients transform and succeed in challenging circumstances.

Company Website: www.ibm.com

Positions: Associate System Engineer

Experience: Freshers

Salary: INR 4.5 LPA

Job Location: Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai

Eligibility Criteria for IBM CodeKnack:

• BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech/ M.Sc/ MCA-60%/6.0 CGPA Calculation of qualifying marks =Sum of marks obtained divided by Sum total of maximum marks obtainable. All subjects will be considered including elective/optional subjects

• Branch: CS/ IT/ Robotics / ISE / EE / ECE / EIE / AEIE / EEE/ ETE/ Maths/ Computing

• No Active Backlog

• Programming (preferably in Java, Python, Node.js) & Software Development Life Cycle Concepts

• Expertise in Problem Solving / Communication.

• Compensation (BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech/ M.Sc/ MCA): INR 4.50 Lakh per annum + one time settling allowance of INR 25000

Selection Process for IBM CodeKnack?

1. Coding Test (IBMCodeKnack-NQT)
2. English Language Test
3. Interviews

IBM conducts assessments that are engaging, interactive, and time-efficient for our candidates. We respect our time in showing your capabilities hence we want to give you a comfortable environment to truly demonstrate who you are and what you can bring to the job and to IBM. All rounds are elimination rounds.

1. Coding Test (IBM CodeKnack-NQT)

Coding assessment – Hacker Rank helps us identify quality developers with the right skills. This technical hiring platform allows us to thoroughly assess the potential developers in their problem-solving skills through relevant code challenges

2. English Language Assessment

This is an online assessment that measures English Language proficiency. In around 10 minutes candidates answer a series of MCQ’s that evaluate their engagement towards English.

3. Interview(s)

The candidate would be assessed on skills like technical representation, communication, growth mindset, Innovation, and adaptability.

How to Apply for IBM CodeKnack?

All interested and Eligible candidates can apply for this drive-through online as soon as possible.

For More Details: Click Here

Step 1: Apply to the role listed: https://ibm.co/40oF5uh

Step 2: Note the candidate reference number emailed to you

Step 3: Fill out this form to complete registration: https://ibm.co/49h2cuN

Event Details: The CodeKnack Event date will be communicated over email.

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We hope that this would have been helpful to you.

Until next time, every opportunity that you come across, seize it! 💪